9/19 week Build Group

[atacama]

Good to read these comments about delivery updates being unreliable. Norfolk Southern tells me the train is reaching the terminus - about a 0:45 drive from the dealer - tomorrow morning. And like many on this page, I just got a delivery window update from Ford via text, 11/3 - 11/9.

I mean, it COULD take 8-13 days for the last segment if they’re having trouble getting car carriers filled and scheduled, but I want to believe it won’t be that bad…

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[Atxsw]

Good to read these comments about delivery updates being unreliable. Norfolk Southern tells me the train is reaching the terminus - about a 0:45 drive from the dealer - tomorrow morning. And like many on this page, I just got a delivery window update from Ford via text, 11/3 - 11/9.

I mean, it COULD take 8-13 days for the last segment if they’re having trouble getting car carriers filled and scheduled, but I want to believe it won’t be that bad…

Yeah they are quite random and bad. I am kinda hoping that mine missed getting scanned leaving MO but kinda doubt that

 

[SV8T]

OMG. I'd have murderated someone especially after your wait!! My dad owns a paint & body shop and has since retired, so I'm right there with you after growing up around that - single use microfiber cloth per panel, foam cannon, clay sponge, etc. We took a bottle of detail spray and a microfiber cloth with us to get the bird poop off ASAP. Idiots at Ford or whatever had it on a flat car on the train, which is open air, so I'm sure it was like 3 weeks or so worth of poop. ? The guy that cleans the cars at the dealership asked what my hubby was doing and offered to do it. He was like nooooooope. LOL

Grab some of the Chemical Guys Decon Iron Remover and Wheel Cleaner. It took almost a whole 16oz bottle to do the car. We grabbed 2 just in case since you can use it for your wheels later. It was FILTHY!!! Spray it on before washing, etc and let it turn purple, then rinse and do the rest of your routine. Safe to use on the whole car. Their wash probably didn't get rid of it all.

https://www.chemicalguys.com/decon-pro-iron-remover/decon-pro-iron-remover.html

I gave it the Decon treatment this morning then took back to the dealer to buff out the swirls and water spots. Going in for PPF tomorrow!

 

[csilvest]

Well, finally an update but not a good one - just noticed when logging in to Ford and checking my reservation that my delivery window has changed form 10/21 - 10/27 to 11/23 - 11/29. I knew my car probably wouldn't make the original ETA, but why would it take six weeks or more to get from Missouri to Idaho?

And the wait goes on...

The email from Ford confirming the new delivery window came tonight...

 

[jeffvick2005]

The email from Ford confirming the new delivery window came tonight...

I’m expecting the email any minute now. Car supposed to be here this week but still sitting at ramp 6R.

 

[KimSkisDiamonds]

Well for what its worth my car was supposed to be here at the latest a week ago and I never got a delivery delayed email lol...

 

[KIMache]

Ford chat was being their usual not-very-helpful selves with me this morning. So, a week past my delivery window with no new dates. Hopefully the info below is now accurate.

Csilvest	Rapid Red GT	008238	322/679	Shipped
Prespari	Premium	008238	64/679	Received!
Byyoungblood	Rapid Red AWD ER CARt1	008238	133/679	Received!
DM85	Dark Matter Grey GTPE	008238	272/679	Received!
Franzn	Star White GTPE	008238	306/679	Shipped
RedDeadRegen	Rapid Red GTPE	008238	316/679	Shipped
Kramerica	Premium	008238	153/679	Built-no further updates from poster
hollisms	Star White GTPE	008238	402/679	Shipped
Ntrevett	Space White AWD Premium	008238	127/679	Built-no further updates from poster
Atxsw	Grabber Blue Premium	008267	329/383	Shipped
Pathung	Ice Blue ER AWD Premium	008267	92/383	Shipped
Jeffvick2005	Grabber Blue GT	008300	179/361	Shipped
Minders	Space White ER AWD Premium	008300	100/361	Received!
PaperMache	Rapid Red AWD ER Premium	008300	35/361	Shipped
Atacama	Grabber Blue AWD Premium	008352	60/452	Shipped
Gizmo		008352	72/452	Received!
KIMache	Cyber Orange RWD CARt1	008352	178/452	Shipped
Donnieboy	Black Select	008352	393/452	Received!
Arsenic17				Shipped
Demmue				Received!
Zamuro	Star White RWD Premium
madredhatter	AWD Premium
CalKing	Dark Matter Grey AWD CARt1
Brancfd9	Dark Matter Gray AWD ER Premium
Mustang9777	Star White AWD Premium
niceWhite	Ice White AWD ER Premium
KimSkisDiamonds	Premium
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[minders]

Figured I'd add in a post with the detailing products we used on my MME in case anyone was interested. I've had a few people ask, so here we go. Shop around, I just grabbed links to show the products. Listed in order of usage:

Products:
Iron Decon Spray - Took almost a full 16oz bottle. We grabbed 2 bottles just in case since it can be used on wheels later. (Only need to do the whole car once. It is safe to use all over.)
Soap - Used this in the foam cannon on the pressure washer.
Clay Sponge Kit - Went with the sponge instead of the bar. If you drop it, you can rinse it and keep going vs a bar that can be ruined. Sponge should last longer, too.
Graphene/ceramic coating - We used this instead of paying an arm and a leg for professional ceramic coating. WAY cheaper and super easy to do. I saw how great this was on the hubby's Model 3 and decided to use it, too. He's had the car since June 2021 and has only applied it twice. Water beads off when it rains and it has a glossy look once applied. (It will be garage kept and won't be driven enough to justify paying for the professional application.)
Ceramic Glass Cleaner & Coating - This stuff is like Rain-X and Invisible Glass on crack! Super clear visibility.
Seat Cleaner & Conditioner - I have a small doggo so I figured I'd get some kind of barrier/coating on the seats ahead of time even though he hasn't ruined any seats yet. Hopefully it will help keep the seats from cracking as easily in the summer when it's hotter than hell here in southern-ish Georgia.

Accessories:
Microfiber Wash Towels - We used one of these per panel during wash/graphene. You'll need a good handful of these. They will be good for doing a rinseless wash for maintenance later on, again one per panel. Just make sure not to use fabric softener when you throw them in the washer/dryer after use.
Waffle Microfiber Drying Towel - You'll need a few. Same note about the fabric softener as above.

 

[hollisms]

My original date wasn't until 2nd week in November, but then it got changed to 10/11-10/17... and it hasn't show up and apparently nobody can track it at Jack Coopers... Ford Chat says they can't track it, Ford New Car Assistance says they can't track it and dealer says they can't track it. They did say that it is "pending update" so I should get an update soon......... soon...... sooooooon.

I really don't care about the overall time frame. I knew what I was signing up for... However, after waiting this long and then being provided a date and having missed that date and having no idea what is going on is frustrating. The silos at Ford are also very frustrating. They all seem to have a piece of the puzzle but aren't able to put it together. It just seems silly that... somewhere... out there... there is a $70K+ car, but nobody knows where...

 

[KimSkisDiamonds]

After harassing the dealer, it looks like ive been pushed out to November 29, which is 6 weeks after my original delivery date. That puts me at one year from car reservation/deposit. Not pleased, to say the least.

 

[Atxsw]

Man, seems like another possible railroad strike is luming could be the reason for the slow transport... this is really getting old though with no movement

 

[Atxsw]

Saw this if you are interested in getting real time tracking, your dealer might be able to subscribe you to txt updates now: https://www.macheforum.com/site/thr...location-tracking-for-new-car-delivery.22911/

 

[franzn]

Just checked on the website and delivery shifted from 10/23-10/29 to 11/25 to 12/1. Wish communication was clearer as it was pretty obvious it wasn't making it to Colorado this week on Monday.

 

[nIceWhite]

Still waiting for delivery in Houston, ETA next week or the week after. No idea where my car is right now.

 

[Atxsw]

Still waiting for delivery in Houston, ETA next week or the week after. No idea where my car is right now.

you should check with chat, if your car is still in ramp 6R in MO its the same place as mine. You can get the current location from the ford chat on the website with the VIN

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